Sloane's viperfish [Chauliodus sloani]
Description
Sloane's viperfish is a deep-sea fish recognized for its large mouth and long, needle-like teeth. It can reach up to 35 cm in size, but is usually found to be 28 cm. The first dorsal fin is modified to act as a fishing rod with a bioluminescent photophore used to lure in prey. This species is found in tropical and temperate parts of all oceans at depths ranging from 500 to 2500 meters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Dragonfishes
Stomiiformes
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| Family |
Barbeled Dragonfishes
Stomiidae
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| Genus |
Chauliodus
Chauliodus
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